Biblical Genres

When the tribal elders make marriage a requirement for claiming her land, Milcah bat Zelophehad must find a betrothed straightaway. The only problem in finding a husband is that all her suitors were slain while conquering the land of Canaan. Men avoid her in order to stay alive. After praying to God to send her a bold suitor, a man from her father's clan plummets from a tree right on top of her. Is this God answering prayer or a foolish antic by Eli, the war-scarred brother from one of her clan's rival families?

Jesus' apostles were not particularly remarkable men at first glance: fishermen, carpenters, even tax collectors! And yet he said, "It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain" (John 15:16). Little is known for certain about what happened to each of them following the Resurrection, yet ancient traditions abound. What were their final moments like in this life? How did each apostle summon such astounding courage to face trial, tribulation, and martyrdom?

Sofia, Angel, and their friends end up in Ancient Egypt, where they learn about God's purpose to free the Israelites. They decide to help Moses, God's servant, free the enslaved Israelites. Angel and Sofia soon realize that they have been together for over three years, and Angel finally proposes to Sofia, asking her to marry him. They have always talked about getting married and even starting their own family. Sofia and Angel will always be together because their love for each other will overcome any possible obstacle in their way.

Benaiah has joined David's band of outlaws and, in the process, has become a mighty warrior. When David finally comes to the throne of Israel, Benaiah and his family settle down for a life of peace. But little do they know; the true battle is only beginning. The family of Goliath seeks revenge, David's heart is distracted by temptations, and the unity of David's Mighty Men is pushed to its limit. When David does the unthinkable, Benaiah is faced with the fiercest challenge of his life. David is the Lord's anointed, but justice must be done.

The wind makes him shiver. To warm himself he moves briskly, walks the perimeter of the roof. And he sees her. She is like a night shade. She wears a robe that shimmers like dragonfly wings in the moonlight. He is mesmerized. He walks away. Goes back to bed. Sleep is hopeless. He calls a servant.

An Evening in Ephesus is a Dramatic Commentary on the Book of Revelation. The setting is a house church meeting in Ephesus following John's release from exile on the Island of Patmos. The Jewish-Roman War had ended a year earlier in 70 AD, in which Jerusalem and the temple were completely destroyed, just as Jesus had predicted from the Mount of Olives 40 years earlier.

After first sharing King Josiah with my friends as a manuscript, they were at the same time impressed and amazed, as several asked me how I was able to write such an intriguing and brilliant novel. The truth is that aside from my knowledge of Josiah as a historical figure, and my willingness to write, I can take very little credit for the story itself as it was not so much a work of my imagination but flowed out from a much deeper place within.

Dr. Philip Lehman has no theological training, so Philables are "Layman stories" (pun intended), not sermons. Philables are intended to help believers see "every act is an act of worship". To see everyday events as teachable moments...little vignettes that can lead to moments of praise, reflection, and encouragement.

Bathsheba is taken against her will by the most powerful man in Israel. A month later, she discovers she carries the evidence of their secret, dangerous encounter. With her husband at war, this pregnancy could mean her death or untold greatness. When the king finds out that she is with child, he immediately summons her husband home from war, a cunning plan in mind. Will the king's plan work? Will her life be spared? Will there be any consequences for the injustice? Will love grow in the middle of pain and give birth to second chances?

Have you ever wondered what it was like for Eve to be the first woman, created as an adult but with the mind of a child? What must it have been like for Deborah to be the only female judge in Israel’s history? Ever considered how Esther felt about being chosen as queen in the ungodly kingdom of Persia - particularly when she’d have to share her husband with a harem? What must Mary and Martha have thought when their brother Lazarus had died, and it looked to them like Jesus was not coming?

Somehow the message of Jesus as a reconciler of all people has been bungled by the American church. Labels like racist, homophobic, misogynistic, anti-intellectual, and partisan are how the church has come to be portrayed in today’s media. But these descriptors couldn’t be further from the truth of who Jesus is. Through this rich and raw collection, we are taken inside the minds of some lesser-known followers of Jesus from Scripture.

The Gospel According to Judas, by Benjamin Iscariot, sheds new light on the mystery of Judas (including his motives for the betrayal and what happened to him after the crucifixion) by retelling the story of Jesus through the eyes of Judas, using the canonical texts as its basic point of reference. Ostensibly written by Judas' son, Benjamin, and following the narrative style of the Gospels, this re-creation is provocative, compelling, and controversial.

This isn’t just a book about surviving cancer. It’s a book about discovering that God’s love and grace are enough, even in the hardest moments. It’s about learning to trust Him when you can’t see the way forward and finding hope when hope feels out of reach.

Attingendo sia dall'Antico sia dal Nuovo Testamento e concentrandosi sulla prima parte della esistenza di Gesù, Josè Saramago, con spirito volutamente dissacratorio, modifica gli eventi tramandati dai vangeli canonici, senza rispettarne la cronologia. Il risultato è il racconto della quotidianità di Gesù narrato come uomo, con passioni e dubbi e dei suoi contemporanei nella Palestina del I secolo d.C.

Matthew was a tax collector in Roman-occupied Galilee. Despite his comfortable life, he was scorned and shunned by his fellow Judeans. To them, Matthew was a traitor who lined Rome’s coffers, and his own, at the expense of the people of Galilee.

Jesús de Nazaret, rodeado de un nutrido grupo de seguidores, llega a Jerusalén, donde anuncia el advenimiento del reino de Dios, se enfrenta a los cambistas del Templo y declara que los judíos no han de pagar tributo a Roma. Su actividad despierta recelos tanto entre los romanos como entre los sacerdotes judíos, cuya autoridad Jesús pone en entredicho. Unos y otros deciden capturarlo, y el prefecto, Poncio Pilato, lo sentencia a morir en la cruz. Tras ser ejecutado, sus seguidores, horrorizados, se dispersarán y regresarán a Galilea, de donde la mayoría procede. Jesús ha fracasado.

Paulo Coelho erzählt in einfacher, moderner Sprache die Geschichte des Propheten Elia, die wir alle kennen, 'so wie wir sie nicht kennen': Sein neuer Roman "Der Fünfte Berg" versetzt uns zurück ins Jahr 870 v. Chr., als Gott Elia befahl, Israel zu verlassen und ins Exil zu gehen. Ausgehend von einer kurzen Bibelstelle erzählt Paulo Coelho die Geschichte des jungen Rebellen und Propheten wider Willen.

Fiction audio binaurale multi-comédiens. L'écoute au casque est conseillée pour une expérience optimale. Alors que le corps du « magicien de Nazareth », Yechouah, a disparu de son tombeau trois jours après sa crucifixion, les plus folles hypothèses bouleversent l'autorité du préfet Pilate. Ce dernier va mener une enquête policière et politique qui le conduira à remettre en question ses convictions culturelles, politiques et spirituelles.

Plunge into the exciting world of the ancient King Solomon! This opening novel in the Solomon's Bride series sets the stage for the most profound love story in history. In this imaginative recreation, see how an unlikely peasant girl won the heart of the world's greatest king! Rich with spiritual allegory and lush in its presentation, the Solomon's Bride series is perfect for listeners who desire more spiritual depth in their audiobooks.

The Nativity: During the reign of King Herod of Judea, an unwed teenage virgin called Mary is impregnated with a magical baby by the Holy Spirit. She and her fiancé, Joseph, travel to Bethlehem for a preposterous census, and Mary has to give birth in a stable. Meanwhile, a group of stargazing magi who have traipsed hundreds of miles after a star inadvertently inform the king of Judaea of the Messiah’s birth. Also included: "Herod’s Christmas Carol" and a bonus, "Parodies of a Visit from St. Nicholas".